Christopher Paul Photography
- Palatine, IL 60074 (map)
- (773) 458-0021
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Christopher Paul Photography • Palatine, IL
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I am Christopher, a life-long Chicagoan who is happily married and a father to a wonderful eight-year old daughter. I was encouraged by my wife to pursue my dream of owning my own photography company. I have done so, following her advice. I'm so thankful to her for believing in me.
Now, my life is complete, working for myself and serving the couples who need quality photography at a budget-friendly price. I aim to capture your most precious moments in the most artistic means possible. Photography is not my job, but my passion.
Reviews
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October 12, 2011
Highly recommend Chris. Our friends have said the same thing as Ellyzabeth's -- our photos look like they belong in a magazine. We appreciated his flexibility and ability to absolutely blend into the scene. He offered us just enough guidance so that our pictures look great, but not crazy posed, and was open to our ideas...even in the blazing July sun. Of all our vendors, this one was definitely the best choice!
– Donna
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February 13, 2011
Christopher was so great to have him take photos of our wedding. He blended right into our theme of "no stress, full of fun and joy" day, he captured photos that I still have know idea how he got. He captured for me my feeling of being the luckiest woman in the world marrying the most interesting man in the world. Many people have said that our photos look like they should be in a magazine. If in the future, we ever need another photographer, I would totally go with Christopher and you should too! Book him now!
– Ellyzabeth
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February 10, 2011
Chris was so much fun to work with ... he was open to doing whatever we wanted, he had great ideas and got great pictures of our day. Very affordable and professional. Thanks Chris for being a part of our wedding and making it special!
– Kelly
Question and answer
Q. Describe the most common types of jobs you do for your clients.
A. Primarily photograph Weddings, Family portraits and Pet Portraits. However photographing nature and landscapes are so much fun too.
Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A. Take your time. Do not settle for second best. If you do not feel comfortable with a photographer, keep looking!
Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?
A. Lighting is the hardest part of photography to compensate for. Some churches do not allow the use of a flash making for diffucult photography.
Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?
A. I know there are couples and partners who need to save some money. I am offering to photograph your wedding/ceremony affordably. Everyone wants to get the most dynamic and artistic photos to remember your day forever. Why should that cost thousands of dollars to achieve? It doesn't have to! I offer an affordable alternative. My packages start about $600. In today's economy, I can save you money for Quality Wedding Photography. Meet with me and get your beautiful memories without compromising your champagne tatse.
Q. What do you like most about your job?
A. Photography is my passion, not my job. I love what I do! I am one of the few poeple in the world that gets to go to work where everyone is happy and ready to party. This aspect of my life is most rewarding! That's just the icing on the cake!
Q. What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A. Clients often ask, "What if I want a custom package?". My response will always be something like, "Absolutely!!!!". Your day is just that. I will not tell you No. If it can be done, let's do it. You want to go to the top of the Willis Tower to take pictures, I'm all for it! Let's have fun together. I would like to help take the stress out of your wedding photography.
Q. Do you have a favorite story from your work?
A. Weddings do not always have to be on a grand stage. The most fun I've ever had photographing a wedding was on a back porch unit in Chicago. The large condo building hosted a wedding to remember. The large complex of porches that all connected together made for a wonderfull atmosphere. The whole scene reminded me of Melrose Place!
Q. What do you wish customers knew about you or your profession?
A. Weddings are the highest pressure a photographer will experience. There are no do overs in a wedding. Also, the behind-the-scenes job of editing is far more time consuming and demanding than the public will ever know.
Q. How did you decide to get in your line of work?
A. I have always had a passion for photography. My wife pushed me into opening my own business and live the dream. I did. Thank you my love!
Q. Tell us about a recent job you did that you are particularly proud of.
A. Photographed a Daddy/Daughter dance ay at a grade school. As the Dads all stand around and converse, the Daughters tore up the dance floor! Eventually got the Dads all out there for one dance and the Daughters were so gratefull. Was a very special evening! Can't wait for next year!
Q. If you were advising someone who wanted to get into your profession, what would you suggest?
A. Take as many pictures as you can with as many cameras as you can! Don't try and make every picture perfect, just try and find that one perfect picture!
